FiddlisaLisa Beth SchneiderFiddle/Violin with Old World Spirit

Studies have shown that learning to play a new instrument is one of the best things you can do for your brain. And it's also just a lot of fun!

I've been teaching adults how to play the violin/fiddle here in Austin for 20 years.

Some of the areas I focus on are:

Learning to play in tune

Learning to use the whole bow and get a good tone as soon as possible

Learning to play in ways to avoid injuries (ie. repetitive stress)

Applied music theory...so, not just learning theory, but playing it on the instrument

Learning to read music AND play by ear

Getting you started on learning any number of fiddle styles from all over the world including Celtic, Country, Balkan, Klezmer, Appalachian Old-Time, Bluegrass, Scandinavian, Hungarian, Greek, Mariachi, Cajun, and of course, Classical

Learning to *un-learn* your Classical technique to sound more like a traditional fiddler

Having as much fun with the instrument as possible

I can help to get you started with a good foundation that will last a lifetime. I can also help if you've played for a while and need some 'tuning up' on technique or musicality.

Contact me and I'll get back to you with fees, availability, and other info as soon as possible.